16 detained after vehicle explosion in southern Turkey

July 08 2019 09:21:34

16 detained after vehicle explosion in southern Turkey

HATAY- Anadolu Agency

Police detained 16 people for their suspected links to July 5’s explosion in the southern Hatay province of Turkey, local governorate said on July 7.

Police carried out operations in the city center, as well as the Reyhanlı and İskenderun districts to arrest the suspects sought with warrants, said sources from governorate due to restrictions on speaking to the media.

The suspects were taken to the police department for questioning.

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